Affirmative Action Remix
Suprême NTM feat. Nas Lyrics
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This is what it's all about
Time to take Affirmative Action son
They just don't understand, you kna'mean
Niggas coming sideways thinking stuff is sweet man
Niggas don't understand the four devils; lust, envy, hate, jealousy
Wicked niggas, man
And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
Sneak attack a new cat sit back, worth top dollar
In fact touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
Who could relate, we play for high stakes at gunpoint
Catch em and break, undress em, tie em with tape no escape
The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
Roam in your own zone or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
Lower your tone, face it homicide cases get blown
Aristocrats, politickin daily with diplomats
See me I'm an official mack, Lex Coupe triple black
Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche, my destiny's to be the new boss
That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That nigga's dead on, a key of her-oin
They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
I put the hit out
Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
And Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
Yo, my people from Medina they will see you
When you re-up bring your heater all your cream go between us
Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
My red beam, made a dread scream and sprayed a Fed team
Corleone be turning niggas to fiends
Yukons and ninja black Lexus, Mega the pretty boy
With mafia connections it's The Firm nigga set it
Yo, my mind is seeing through your design like blind fury
I shine jewelry sipping on crushed grapes, we lust papes
And push cakes inside the casket at Just wake
It's sickening, he just finished bidding upstate
And now the projects is talking that somebody gotta die shit
It's logic as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
Life's a bitch but God-forbid the bitch divorce me
I'll be flooded with ice so hell fire can't scorch me
Cuban cigars meeting Foxy at the Mosque
Moving cars, your top papi Señor Escobar
In the black Camaro
Firm deep, all my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
Wallabee's be the apparel
Through the darkest tunnel
I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
In the Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
E Money bags got Moet Chandon
Bundle of sixty-two, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
My whole team, we shitting hard like Czar: Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
I keep a fat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
Armani sweaters Carolina Herrera
Be The Firm baby, from BK to the Bridge
My nigga Wiz, operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is
I keep a phat jew-el, sippin Crist-ies
Sitting on top of fifty grand in the Nautica Van
We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
The Gods they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal and Baba Shallah spoke
Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke, raw though
An ounce mixed with leak that's pure though
Flipping the bigger picture
The bigger nigga with the cheddar
Was mad dripper
He had a fucking villa in Manilla
We got to flee to Panama but wait it's half-and-half
Keys is one and two-fifth, so how we flip
Thirty-two grams raw, chop it in half
Get sixteen, double it times three
We got forty-eight, which mean a whole lot of cream
Divide the profit by four, subtract it by eight
We back to sixteen now add the other two that Mega bringing through
So let's see, if we flip this other key
Then that's more for me, mad coke and mad leak
Plus a five hundred cut in half is two-fifty
Now triple that times three
We got three quarters of another ki
The Firm baby, volume one
The lyrics to Suprême NTM;Nas's song Affirmative action express the struggle of young, black men in America, who are determined to do whatever it takes to make a better life for themselves. They recognize the reality of the four devils - lust, envy, hate, and jealousy - but refuse to be held back by them. Instead, they choose to take affirmative action, to act in their best interests and achieve their goals despite the obstacles they face.
The lyrics are characterized by their rawness and honesty, as they speak to the reality of life in black communities that is often ignored or misunderstood by those outside of them. There is a sense of urgency and defiance in the song, as the singers declare their unwillingness to be held back by anyone or anything.
One of the most interesting aspects of the song is its collaboration between French rap group Suprême NTM and American rapper Nas. The two groups were known for their socially conscious lyrics and political activism, and the collaboration helped to bridge the gap between French and American rap scenes.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what, this what they want huh
This is what people desire and expect
This is what it's all about
This is the essence and purpose of it all
Time to take Affirmative Action son
It is time to assert and take decisive action
They just don't understand, you kna'mean
They lack comprehension and understanding
Niggas coming sideways thinking stuff is sweet man
People approaching with a false sense of ease and confidence
Niggas don't understand the four devils; lust, envy, hate, jealousy
People lack awareness of the negative influences: desire, jealousy, anger, and envy
Wicked niggas, man
Devious and malicious individuals
Yo sit back, relax, catch ya contact, sip your cog-ni-ac
Take a moment to unwind, get a buzz, and enjoy your cognac
And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
Let's launder our illegal money
Sneak attack a new cat sit back, worth top dollar
Quietly ambush and overpower a new competitor, who is highly valued
In fact touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
If you threaten what's mine, I will fiercely retaliate
Who could relate, we play for high stakes at gunpoint
Not many can understand or relate, we engage in high-risk activities with firearms
Catch em and break, undress em, tie em with tape no escape
Capture them, disable them, restrain them with tape, leaving no chance for escape
The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
Like the powerful crime families from The Godfather and Al Capone
Roam in your own zone or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
Stay within your territory or face being kidnapped and shot in the head
We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
We have it completely under control, and our strategies are unfamiliar to others
Lower your tone, face it homicide cases get blown
Speak less aggressively, acknowledge that murder cases receive significant attention
Aristocrats, politickin daily with diplomats
People of higher social class, engaging in political activities alongside diplomats
See me I'm an official mack, Lex Coupe triple black
Recognize that I am an accomplished player, driving a luxurious, black Lexus Coupe
Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche, my destiny's to be the new boss
Dwelling on unlawful ideas, aspiring to become the new leader
That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That guy Paulie needs to be killed because he lacks toughness
That nigga's dead on, a key of her-oin
That guy is absolutely correct, referring to a kilogram of heroin
They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
His severed head was discovered on the couch with his genitals in his mouth
I put the hit out
I ordered the assassination
Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
I am the most suave and deadly killer, adored by women
And Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
I operate my drug trade in Queens, wearing fashionable Guess jeans and rugby shirts
Yo, my people from Medina they will see you
My associates from Medina will come after you
When you re-up bring your heater all your cream go between us
When you restock your drugs, bring your firearm, and share your profits with us
Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
Seriously, my Desert Eagle handgun has a strong hold
I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
I hang out with individuals who rob Dominican drug spots and steal drugs
My red beam, made a dread scream and sprayed a Fed team
My laser sight caused a Rastafarian to scream and I shot at a federal law enforcement team
Corleone be turning niggas to fiends
My organization, like the Corleone family, is converting people into drug addicts
Yukons and ninja black Lexus, Mega the pretty boy
Driving luxurious Yukon SUVs and stealthy, black Lexus vehicles, I, Mega, am attractive and fashionable
With mafia connections it's The Firm nigga set it
With strong affiliation to the mafia, The Firm is ready for action
Yo, my mind is seeing through your design like blind fury
My intellect can perceive your scheme like a blind person's intense anger
I shine jewelry sipping on crushed grapes, we lust papes
I flaunt expensive jewelry while enjoying wine made from crushed grapes, we desire money
And push cakes inside the casket at Just wake
We smuggle drugs inside coffins during funeral wakes
It's sickening, he just finished bidding upstate
It's disgusting, he just completed his prison sentence
And now the projects is talking that somebody gotta die shit
Now people in the neighborhood are discussing the necessity of someone's death
It's logic as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
It makes sense as long as it's not anyone from my close group of associates
My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
My friend Smoke knows how to increase the amount of cocaine using a coffee machine
Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
The federal authorities forced me to pay two million dollars to avoid prosecution
Life's a bitch but God-forbid the bitch divorce me
Life is difficult, but I hope that it never separates me
I'll be flooded with ice so hell fire can't scorch me
I will own an abundance of expensive jewelry, so even the fires of hell won't harm me
Cuban cigars meeting Foxy at the Mosque
Smoking Cuban cigars while rendezvousing with Foxy at the place of worship
Moving cars, your top papi Señor Escobar
Engaging in drug trafficking, you are the top boss, Mr. Escobar
In the black Camaro
Driving in a black Camaro
Firm deep, all my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
The Firm is present and strong, all my brothers salute to the darkest symbol of freedom
Wallabee's be the apparel
Wearing Wallabee shoes as our fashion statement
Through the darkest tunnel
Venturing through the most treacherous path
I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
I have visions of acquiring immense wealth from a large drug shipment
In the Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
Driving in a Lexus, pushed by my friend Jungle
E Money bags got Moet Chandon
E Money bags has expensive Moet Chandon champagne
Bundle of sixty-two, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
A package containing sixty-two units, they have no idea of our upcoming actions
My whole team, we shitting hard like Czar: Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
My entire crew, including prominent figures like Czar, Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega, and Escobar, are operating ruthlessly
I keep a fat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
I possess a large and expensive revolver, adorned with the finest snake skin
Armani sweaters Carolina Herrera
Wearing luxurious Armani sweaters and Carolina Herrera clothes
Be The Firm baby, from BK to the Bridge
Embodying The Firm, from Brooklyn (BK) to the Bridge (referring to the Queensboro Bridge)
My nigga Wiz, operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is
My associate Wiz, leading the operations of The Firm's business, so what's the situation
I keep a phat jew-el, sippin Crist-ies
I have a large and valuable jewelry collection, while enjoying Cristal champagne
Sitting on top of fifty grand in the Nautica Van
Having fifty thousand dollars in cash, inside a Nautica-branded van
We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
We maintain a low profile, just like all the gangster individuals in the Marcy Projects
The Gods they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
The Gods, referring to respected individuals, worship Allah while envisioning the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
I guarantee that my entire crew is skilled and successful with women
On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal and Baba Shallah spoke
We are in the Cayman Islands, enjoying a case of Cristal champagne, while discussing spiritual matters with Baba Shallah
Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke, raw though
A person associated with Cuban individuals who consume cocaine, in its purest form
An ounce mixed with leak that's pure though
Blending one ounce with a substance to create a pure and potent mixture
Flipping the bigger picture
Taking advantage of the larger opportunity or scheme
The bigger nigga with the cheddar
The superior individual with the money
Was mad dripper
Being excessively successful and wealthy
He had a fucking villa in Manilla
He owned an extravagant mansion in Manilla
We got to flee to Panama but wait it's half-and-half
We need to escape to Panama, but there's a dilemma
Keys is one and two-fifth, so how we flip
Each key is equivalent to one and two-fifths units, so let's assess our strategy
Thirty-two grams raw, chop it in half
Thirty-two grams of uncut drugs, divide it into two equal parts
Get sixteen, double it times three
Take sixteen units and multiply it by three
We got forty-eight, which mean a whole lot of cream
Now we have forty-eight, indicating a large amount of profit
Divide the profit by four, subtract it by eight
Divide the profit into four parts, then subtract eight
We back to sixteen now
Now we are left with sixteen units
Add the other two that Mega bringing through
Include the additional two units that Mega is contributing
So let's see, if we flip this other key
Now let's assess what happens if we sell this other unit
Then that's more for me, mad coke and mad leak
In that case, I will have a larger share, significant amounts of cocaine and profit
Plus a five hundred cut in half is two-fifty
Additionally, splitting a five hundred unit into two equals two-fifty
Now triple that times three
Now multiply that by three
We got three quarters of another ki
Now we have three quarters of another unit
The Firm baby, volume one
The Firm, our organized group, represented in the first volume
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NASIR JONES, INGA D. MARCHAND, DAVE A. ATKINSON, SAMUEL J. BARNES, ANTHONY S. CRUZ, CORY MCKAY, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER
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@antoinebriceelsharaawy5658
Qui avec Moi pour ce featuring légendaire ? même en 2023 ça cartonne pour les connaisseurs 💪🔥
@gioaccina2940
🥳🥳🥳🥳❤️🔥
@T-K-7
🔥🔥🔥
@elpanchou165
El sharawy 🙌
@lozanovanresenbrink6999
Ce morceau et Afro Jazz avec ODB sont les meilleurs feat Français avec les Ricains.
@stephanecools7680
@@lozanovanresenbrink6999 Ils ne se sont jamais rencontré :) PUREMENT un coup de pub.
@TrazorBones
French rap always sounds so good under these 90's hardcore/raw beats! 🔥🔥🔥
Love it!
(Coming from an Icelandic person 🇮🇸)
@andreianderson5070
Respect from Russia!!!
@gones43
" L' union fait la force, mais la misère la divise " .. Bienvenue en 2023 ..
@sebzerr6489
Des gens qui écoutent encore ce bon vieux rap en 2023 ? Manifestez-vous 🙃